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1242 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

Wicker Park, Northwest Side, Chicago
Building in Wicker Park
3 Stories
Built in 1900
1242 N Milwaukee Avenue - Photo 1
1242 N Milwaukee Avenue, Apt 3...
Wicker Park, Northwest Side, Chicago
$2,700
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2 Bed
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2 Bath
By Grace Biazar
Welcome to 1242 North Milwaukee Avenue, a building located in Wicker Park, Northwest Side, Chicago in Chicago, IL. As a quick overview, these are the most up-to-date information we've collected about the property. The building itself was built in 1900. There are a total of 3 floors. Finally, 1242 North Milwaukee Avenue was most recently sold on Dec 23, 1988 for $275,000. The market value for the land that the building sits on has been listed at $373,280. In addition, improvements upon the building have an added value of $1,488,880. In total, the total market value of the property as a whole is $1,862,160. According to local assessors, the total value of the building is currently valued at $186,216. Specifically, the value of the land that the property sits on has been assessed at $37,328. The building was last assessed in 2023.

Here's what we know about the features and amenities in this building. While there is no garage access for residents, you will probably be able to find a local garage to park your car at instead. We are not sure what system the building uses for cooling. Sadly, informaton related to the heating system was not disclosed. There is no porch or patio on the premise of the property. For those who love to swim, you'll want to check out community pools nearby as this particular property does not have a swimming pool. The local assessor's office has not provided us with information related to the roof cover material and the type of roof the building has.
Facts
General
Year Built
1900
Effective Year Built
1900
Building Count
1
Total Rooms
18
Bedroom Count
8
Bathroom Count
6
Full Bathrooms
6
Partial Bathrooms
6
Building Condition
Average
Building Quality
C
Construction Type
Masonry
Building Style
Multifamily
Exterior Walls Type
Masonry
Interior Walls Type
unknown
Roof Shape Type
unknown
Roof Cover Type
Tar and gravel
Floor Count
3
Living Units
6
Floor Cover
unknown
Basement Type
Unfinished basement
Basement Area
0
Garage Type
None
Parking Space Count
0
Patio Type
unknown
Porch Type
unknown
Pool Type
unknown
Unit Count
Building Floor Area
Floor Area Ratios
Building
Building Type
unknown
Property Class
Residential
Subdivision
FISHS SUB
Land Acres
0.107
Standard Land Use Code
Misc Residential improvement
County Land Use Code
unknown
Legal Description 1
J P (FISHS) SUB OF LTS1&2 IN ASSESSORS DIV OF THE EH NW & NE SEC 06-39-14
Ownership
Current Owner
YUM CHEONG KUM
Current Owner's Name
YUM BYUNG SIK
Current Owner 2
YUM BYUNG SIK
Previous Owner
LASALLE NATIONAL BANK
Owner Address - City
WHEELING
Owner Address - State
IL
Owner Address - ZIP Code
60090
Owner First Name
BYUNG
Owner Last Name
YUM
Owner Middle Name
SIK
Neighborhood
School District Name
Chicago Public School District 299
Census Tract
241400
Census Block Code
3010
Census Group
3
Census Year
2020
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Code
176
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Name
Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI
Census - County FIPS
17031
Census - Full FIPS
170312414003010
Census - Metropolitan Division - Area Code
16984
Census - Metropolitan Division - Area Name
Chicago-Naperville-Evanston, IL
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Code
16980
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Name
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Type
metropolitan
Census - Place FIPS
1714000
Census Source
US Census Bureau
Census State FIPS
17
Census Tract Code
241400
School District - Unified - Grade High
12
School District - Unified - Grade Low
PK
School District - Unified - LEA Code
1709930
School District - Unified - Name
Chicago Public School District 299
Zoning
Zoning
B1-3
Geography
Assessors Map Reference
005-98-01
District
77
Parcel
17-06-235-042-0000
Lot
1,2
Lot Code
unknown
Meridian
SEC 06 TWN 39N RNG 14E
Municipality
WEST CHICAGO
Latitude
41.9042
Longitude
-87.6683
FIPS
17031
Mailing Carrier Code
C013
Mailing Full Street Address
769 PRESTWICK LN
Mailing House Number
769
Mailing Street Mode
LN
Mailing Street
PRESTWICK
Mailing 4-Digit Zip Code
6234
Old APN
17-06-235-042-0000
Geo Status Code
Prior to setting the GEOsource field the default value was 'P'.
Valuation
Timestamp
2024-04-01 16:55:19
UCID Flag
C
More About The Building
In total, the building area is listed as 10,789 square feet. The depth of the property lot was measured at 460 square feet and the front at 1,000 square feet. The building itself has 10,789 square footage of total floor area. Fun fact, were you aware that buildings can shift depending on temperatures outdoors? This might remind you of middle school science classes, but heat will cause most materials to expand while the cold will cause them to contract. As a result, many architects and engineers often have to make sure that control joints are made up of the right materials and in good condition. The building class code for 1242 North Milwaukee Avenue is unknown but given the importance of this information, we will work to update this data as soon as possible.

Interested in learning more about the neighborhood that the property is located in? Buildings in the Wicker Park area have a median price of $2,771. Those in the 25th percentile, have a price around $2,387. While those in the 75th percentile, have a price around $3,375. Typically, the buildings in this area have a median sqft of 986. That means that the median price per sqft is around $3. In other words, the price per sqft for buildings in the 25th percentile is $2. While the price per sqft for buildings in the 75th percentile is $3. As a breakdown, we've included the following stats:

  • There is currently one advertised studio listing.
  • There are currently a total of 10 one bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $2,390. That's $2.77 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 7 two bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $2,950. That's $2.54 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 7 three bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $3,495. That's $2.27 price per sqft.

  • There is currently a single advertised four bedroom listing.
About The Area
1242 North Milwaukee Avenue is located in 60622. There are 54,467 people living here. There are 23,600 households. Most of these households have an average family size of 3.2 people. According to the census, 64% are currently renting while 36% own their homes. The median age of this population is around 31.8 years old. On average, most folks in the zipcode are unmarried. About 29% of folks speak a language other than English in this area. The area's employment rate is currently around 76.5%. Speaking of employment, the median income is $79,085. Most folks will commute by car for around 30.1 minutes. Finally, we know that 10% of residents in the area have graduated with their high school degree. Additionally, 41% and 24% have their Bachelor's and Master's degree, respectfully.

Moving on to the county level. Cook County, Illinois has a population of 5,227,575 people. Based on census records, there are 1,951,606 registered households. Families in this area are on average made up of 3.43 people per household. Most folks are unmarried. They are also typically around 36.1 years old. Does diversity matter to you? Right now, 35% of folks speak a language other than English here. About 43% rent while 57% purchased their homes. Right now, the community is made up of 24% of residents who have graduated with at least a high school degree. On top of that, 22% have a Bachelor's degree and 15% have a Master's degree. The employment rate is currently around 59.7%. Those employed, have a median income of $56,902. If you move here, you can expect to commute mostly by car for around 32.6 minutes.

Finally, let's take a look at the stats related to Chicago, IL - IN Urban Area. The urban area is home to 8,672,319 people. A total of 3,153,810 households are registered here. With average family sizes being listed at 3.4 people. About 24% of residents have graduated with a high school degree. Of the rest, 22% have their Bachelor's and 14% have their Master's degree. Folks speaking a language other than English, make up about 30% of the population. Looking to move to this urban area? You'll need to look forward to commuting by car for around 31.5 minutes. Speaking of your commute, 61.2% of people in this area are employed. The recorded median income is currently at $63,064 per year. The median population age has been listed at 36.6 years old. Interestingly enough, unmarried people make up the majority of the population. Last but not least, renters make up about 37% of the population while homeowners are at about 63% of the population.
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Studio Median Rent
$2,390
1BR Median Rent
$2,950
2BR Median Rent
$3,495
3BR Median Rent
PUBLIC TRANSIT
56
Milwaukee & Ashland/Division (Blue Line) (Under 500 ft - 3 min walk)
Chicago Transit Authority
9
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Ashland & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (Under 500 ft - 3 min walk)
Chicago Transit Authority
9
X9
Ashland & Division (Blue Line) (Under 500 ft - 3 min walk)
Chicago Transit Authority
70
Division & Ashland (Blue Line) (Under 500 ft - 3 min walk)
Chicago Transit Authority
70
Division & Ashland (Blue Line) (Under 500 ft - 3 min walk)
Chicago Transit Authority

Nearby Schools

(within attendance boundary)
Pritzker Elem School  •  0.52 mi
2009 W Schiller St, Chicago, IL 60622
Public  •  Elementary  •  Grades PK to 8
Chicago Public School District 299
LEARN Chtr - Middle School  •  2.09 mi  
Charter
3021 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Public  •  Middle School  •  Grades 6 to 8
Chicago Public School District 299
Wells Community Academy HS  •  0.38 mi
936 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Public  •  High School  •  Grades 9 to 12
Chicago Public School District 299
School zoning information and other data are provided by RealtyHop Schools and 3rd party sources. The contents of the database are not guaranteed to be accurate or timely. Contact the schools or districts before making any decisions using on this data.
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